Month: July 2020

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    Is Matrixyl A Gentler Alternative To Retinol?

    Last Updated on April 25, 2026 by Giorgia Guazzarotti Is Matrixyl a gentler alternative to retinol? If there’s a peptide that can fight wrinkles, this is it. Unlike most other members of the peptide family, Matrixyl has a ton of research supporting its anti-aging properties. The catch? Come on, you knew this was coming. There’s […]

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    Caffeine + Green Tea: Can This Antioxidant Combo Reduce Puffy Eyes, Too?

    Last Updated on October 6, 2020 by Giorgia Guazzarotti I’m a skincare minimalist. I like to strip down my skincare routine to the essentials. That’s why I don’t usually bother with eye care. Why pay twice when my face moisturizer does the job just as well? But when I found out The Ordinary had an […]

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    Are You Reducing The Effectiveness Of Your Sunscreen?

    Last Updated on August 23, 2020 by Giorgia Guazzarotti So, you’ve finally found the perfect sunscreen, huh? It keeps you safe for hours in the sun. It’s super lightweight you can hardly believe it’s a sunscreen at all. Best of all, it doesn’t make you look like Caspar The Ghost. Girl, you’ve hit the jackpot. […]

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    Boots Ingredients Caffeine Eye: More Than A Basic Eye Cream?

    Last Updated on August 24, 2020 by Giorgia Guazzarotti Is it me or caffeine eye creams don’t work? I’ve tried my fair share in my past few years. From The Ordinary. From The Inkey List. The list goes on and on. But they’ve never done anything for me. Seriously, I may just as well have […]

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    Can Institut Esthederm Tan Prolonging Body Lotion Help Your Tan Last Longer?

    Last Updated on August 25, 2020 by Giorgia Guazzarotti Can an aftersun lotion make your tan last longer? Institut Esthederm Tan Prolonging Body Lotion promises to do just that. Let’s see if it delivers: What’s In Institut Esthederm Tan Prolonging Body Lotion? MINERAL OIL TO MOISTURISE AND PROTECT SKIN Mineral oil isn’t as bad as […]

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    Why I Don’t Use Spray Sunscreen (& You Shouldn’t Either)

    Last Updated on February 19, 2026 by Giorgia Guazzarotti Don’t you LOVE it when things are made easier for you? Like, having takeout dinner delivered right to your door. Getting prepaid return bags with your online order. Being able to pay for the bus with Apple Pay. You could argue that convenience is making us […]